Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: Western Avenue
Town/City: Ashford
County: Kent
Postcode: TN23 1ND
Telephone Number: 01233 625531
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Hirst
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 418 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.5%

Location and administration

URN: 118738
DfE Number: 886/3340
UKPRN: 10069074
UPRN: 100062559492
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Ashford (E07000105)
Constituency: Ashford (E14001069)
Electoral Ward: Victoria (E05011775)
Diocese: CE06(Diocese of Canterbury)

Easting & Northing: 600448E, 143067N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 9' 8.56" N 0° 51' 53.77" E
Plus Code: 9F325V27+XX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Highworth Grammar School (0.3km)
  2. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Victoria Road Primary School (0.8km)
  4. The T3 School (0.8km)
  5. Ashford School (1.0km)
  6. Repton Manor Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Ashford Oaks Community Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Godinton Primary School (1.4km)
  9. The Wyvern School (Buxford) (1.6km)
  10. St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford (1.6km)
Governors

  • Miss Aimee Babbs - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 8 February 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Beaney - Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 May 2026.
  • Mrs Kate Bell - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mrs Kate Bell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mrs Joanna Coles - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Hirst - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Nicole Osborne - Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 January 2029.
  • Ms Kati Ramsden - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Mr John Small - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 July 2027.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Worthen - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 February 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 July 2026.